In the early decades of the Jewish state, brilliant green Eilat stones and intricate Yemenite silver filigree were the hallmarks of Israeli jewelry. Of course, there were also traditional Judaica pieces: tiny mezuzot, chai charms, Jewish stars, names spelled in Hebrew letters. The more classic designs captured the attention of my Israeli grandparents, who gifted… Read More

Don’t buy Israeli products just because you love Israel. There’s a better reason, says Eli Groner, minister of economic affairs at Israel’s embassy in Washington, D.C. “People want to give business to their friends and to their neighborhood,” he says, “and Israel is part of the Jewish neighborhood. But most buyers are interested in quality,… Read More

Israel isn’t just the land of milk and honey — it’s the land of milk and cocoa, too. Maybe you enjoy whimsical candies like candy canes, jellybeans and gummies. Maybe you revel in the nostalgic feeling evoked by eating halva. Maybe you enjoy chocolate with popping candy inside. Whatever your tastes, Israeli candies have something… Read More

You can’t go wrong with a bottle of wine from one of Israel’s big five wineries — Carmel, Barkan, Golan Heights, Binyamina, Teperberg — or from other well-known brands, such as Tishbi, Dalton, Galil Mountain and Recanati, whose consistent quality has earned them a solid place on American retail shelves. These wines have been winning… Read More

Pick a Jewish holiday, any holiday. Let’s take one of my favorites: Sukkot. This is a holiday bursting with meaning. Inside a sukkah, we can experience the fragility of life and appreciate some great Jewish values, such as gratitude, modesty and hospitality. Now, ask yourself: After the eight days of the holiday are over and… Read More